The Courage of a Leader podcast is a Women in Podcasting Award Winner!
We are so honored to win this award in the business category! See all the winners here: https://womeninpodcasting.net/winners-2024/
BIG THANKS to our podcast production partner AmplifYou, ALL of our impressive and courageous guests, and to our amazing and loyal listeners.
We will continue to do the work of bringing you inspiring stories, real examples and practical guidance you can implement right away to improve your effectiveness and to demonstrate The Courage of a Leader!
The Courage of a Leader Podcast is where top leaders tell real stories about achieving extraordinary results and share practical advice and techniques you can immediately apply for your own success. This is where you will get inspired and take bold, courageous action.
Guests on The Courage of a Leader® are powerful, successful leaders who are passionate about authentic, engaging, difference-making leadership. Amy gets beyond the theory and dives deep with her guests about how things really work, so you walk away with tangible ideas to grow your influence, inspire your team, and get extraordinary results.
The podcast launched on February 22, 2022, and reached the top 75 in the US, UK, Australia, Denmark, Philippines and The Netherlands within 3 days; and remains in the TOP 3% GLOBALLY. That’s exciting and enables us to reach more leaders.
Join us to step into the full power of your leadership and achieve what you care about most. Here’s where you’ll ignite The Courage of a Leader®!
Walt Hampton, CEO of Summit Success International and author of The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun, joins us to share his insights on reclaiming time, energy, and focus for leaders. In a world where many fall into the habit of saying "yes" too often, Walt highlights how this can lead to burnout and inefficiency.
Meet Daphna Horowitz, a CEO coach, leadership expert, and author known for her bold approach to leadership and personal growth. Daphna believes that courage is essential in navigating the complexities and uncertainties leaders face today. She introduces the idea that true leadership starts from within, requiring self-awareness and the willingness to make bold moves, even in the face of fear. Daphna explains that leaders must embrace discomfort and push beyond their comfort zones to achieve growth for themselves and their organizations.
Our guest today is Therese Longo, an expert in Human Performance Technology (HPT), who has dedicated her career to enhancing how organizations develop their people. Therese’s approach shifts the focus from traditional competency and behavior-based models to accomplishment-focused strategies that drive real results. She realized that while training is often seen as the go-to solution for performance issues, it doesn’t always address the root of the problem.
Brian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach known for helping people connect powerfully with others. He emphasizes the importance of authentic connection, particularly when facing personal and professional obstacles. Brian shares insights on how we can foster meaningful relationships by understanding the human need to feel safe, seen, and connected. He challenges us to recognize the barriers that prevent genuine connection and offers actionable advice to break down these walls.
Jessica Droste Yagan is the CEO of Impact Engine, and she has built a career based on her values and a clear demonstration of authenticity. We talk about how she did it, why it’s important, and how it benefits you and everyone around you. Jessica shares her journey from McDonald’s to Impact Engine, where she […]
Eric Lazar, President and Owner of SpeedPro, was not always the successful, respected, approachable leader he is today. In this episode – Authority for Growth: Insights from the Military and the Courage to Transform Your Leadership – Eric tells us about taking in tough feedback, why he led in ineffective ways in the past, and […]
Why do we drift away from our values and our integrity? Is it inevitable? Does it happen to everyone? And what can we do when it happens? John Blumberg joins me to answer these questions. John is a national speaker and author and his thought leadership on integrity deepens and broadens our understanding and experience […]
How do you strategically and intentionally build your network and scale your impact, AND still have the connections feel genuine and natural? Damon Burton is genius at this and has been thinking about and working at achieving this balance for long time. He’s an SEO Expert. He understands online algorithms. Yet, he gets that human […]
How can we be more productive? How can we operate at a higher level? Gerald J Leonard is here to tell us how; and as a certified project management professional, a certified portfolio management, professional, a certified IQ coach, and a highly accomplished professional he is very qualified to do so!
How do you get out of the swirl of busyness and cynicism that it’s so easy to get into these days? How do you set aside doubts and imposter syndrome? Rich Walker, CEO and cofounder of Quik!, joins us on The Courage of a Leader podcast to give us profound and practical ways to think […]
How can you sustain a high level of performance over time? My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Sue Firth, a business psychologist, performance, coach, and a leading authority on stress, resilience, and wellbeing; and Sue is here to tell us that healthy habits are at the core of the answer!Sue […]
How can you be a leader who truly makes a difference with your team? It takes intentionality and generosity, and Judy Hoberman tells us how in this episode: The Generous Leader: How to Engage, Empower and Build More Success in Your Team. Judy is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, trainer and leading authority on […]
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Michael Gardon. Mike is a 3-time entrepreneur and creator of the Break Community on careercloud.com, and he provides a different and non-mainstream view on how to proceed when faced with uncertainty. He’ll get you thinking and you’ll feel more grounded when the path forward […]
It’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week! My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Valerie Mrak. We delved into 5 principles to bridge any communication divide, including generational gaps, functional silos, and conflicts. With each principle, we highlighted the specific significance in creating productive partnerships and transforming exhausted relationships. Valerie is […]
Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week continues! We know that we can have virtual meetings and work remotely. Yet, are we doing so effectively? What’s most important to consider when we’re leading a virtual or hybrid team? David Coleman, an award-winning speaker, joins us on The Courage of a Leader podcast and outlines practical strategies […]
It’s Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week! Our lives are complex and fast-moving. Thus, conflict happens, even when everyone has the best of intentions. Want to know how to deal with conflict effectively and proactively? Dan Tocchini III is here to tell us how. Dan’s a business and social entrepreneur, published author, master trainer, executive […]
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Margaret Meuller, we discuss how Executive Club of Chicago navigated through crossroads during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Margaret, who is vastly experienced at driving growth and impact in business and society and was President of the Executives Club of Chicago through our global pandemic, shares her experience and pragmatic guidance with us. This is not an episode to miss! You’ll get practical and transformational advice to apply when you’re faced with an important personal or professional crossroads decision.
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Heather Dean. We delved into the importance of fostering creative risk-taking among leaders to address complex problems and seize opportunities in various industries. In this episode, Heather discusses three main leadership approaches represented by different light sources: flashlight, chandelier, and strobe light. This is not an episode to miss!
My guest today is Terry Rich, a successful CEO and president of 25 years, a global speaker, and an author with a fascinating and varied background. Under his leadership he has increased state lottery profits by 50% and has also led a zoo from a $600,000 deficit to profitability. In this episode, Terry talks about how to create an innovative environment. Listen in to hear his engaging stories and advice that you haven’t heard before. This is not an episode to miss!
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is MJ Reiners. While 70% of all change efforts fail, learn about how your change can be different. In this episode, MJ said that fearing change is a normal human experience, but we can craft our experiences to help people move through it safely. This is not an episode to miss!
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Will Busch III. We delved into what makes a good vision, and how a vision should connect with people emotionally while aiming for a greater good. In this episode, Will shares the power of a compelling vision in driving transformation, and the impact it has on employees, businesses and communities. This is not an episode to miss!
Do you like to consider yourself a values-driven leader? Do you wonder how to assess how you’re doing? My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Raj Echambadi. We delved into how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others. Raj is the President of Illinois Institute of Technology and has a principle-driven vision for the institute and he shares with us how he thinks about and practically demonstrates values that inspire and engage others. You’ll enjoy, be impressed and be inspired by what Raj has to say and how he says it. This is not an episode to miss!
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Carla Fowler. Carla, with her background in performance science, emphasizes the importance of mindset and actions in navigating uncertainty effectively. In this episode, Carla introduces the concept of running good experiments as a powerful way to embrace uncertainty. Drawing from her scientific background, she highlights the need to balance research and action, emphasizing the importance of learning from both success and failure. This is not an episode to miss!
My guest today on The Courage of a Leader podcast is Larry Keeley. We delved into some thought-provoking concepts and practical steps to fuel innovation. In this episode, Larry addresses the inherent fears associated with innovation, both for young innovators and senior leaders who sponsor it. By establishing well-governed, well-led, and senior executive-sanctioned frameworks for innovation, these fears can be overcome. This is not an episode to miss!
The Courage of a Leader® 4 Pillars
the courage to be authentically you
the courage to say what needs
to be said
the courage to TRUST THE
LEGACY
